Port Lavaca, TX Demographics

A map of Port Lavaca's Population by Race

Port Lavaca, Texas has an estimated population of 11,358, a slight decrease from the 11,557 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% Hispanic, 25.2% White, 7.0% Asian, 4.1% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Lavaca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Lavaca has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Lavaca, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Lavaca is ranked the 246th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port Lavaca was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Lavaca's White Population

2,862 residents of Port Lavaca, or 25.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Lavaca is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Port Lavaca ranks 1360th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lavaca's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Port Lavaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.2%.

Port Lavaca is more White than neighboring Vanderbilt (16.6% White). Port Lavaca is less White than neighboring Alamo Beach (83.3% White), Point Comfort (43.1% White), Magnolia Beach (75.3% White), and Placedo (29.9% White).

Port Lavaca's Black Population

471 residents of Port Lavaca, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Lavaca is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Port Lavaca ranks 706th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lavaca's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.4%. Black residents' share of Port Lavaca's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.1%.

Port Lavaca is more Black than neighboring Alamo Beach (0% Black), Magnolia Beach (0% Black), and Vanderbilt (0% Black). Port Lavaca is less Black than neighboring Point Comfort (10.9% Black), and Placedo (16.1% Black).

Port Lavaca's Asian Population

794 residents of Port Lavaca, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Lavaca is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Port Lavaca ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lavaca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Asian residents' share of Port Lavaca's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.0%.

Port Lavaca is more Asian than neighboring Alamo Beach (0% Asian), Point Comfort (0% Asian), Vanderbilt (0% Asian), and Placedo (0% Asian). Port Lavaca is less Asian than neighboring Magnolia Beach (7.2% Asian).

Port Lavaca's Hispanic Population

7,117 residents of Port Lavaca, or 62.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Lavaca is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Lavaca ranks 505th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lavaca's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Port Lavaca's population has increased from 62.0% to 62.7%.

Port Lavaca is more Hispanic than neighboring Alamo Beach (0% Hispanic), Point Comfort (33.6% Hispanic), Magnolia Beach (17.5% Hispanic), and Placedo (54% Hispanic). Port Lavaca is less Hispanic than neighboring Vanderbilt (83.4% Hispanic).

Port Lavaca's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Port Lavaca, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Lavaca is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Lavaca ranks 1363rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lavaca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Lavaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Port Lavaca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alamo Beach (0% Native American/Other), Point Comfort (0% Native American/Other), Magnolia Beach (0% Native American/Other), Vanderbilt (0% Native American/Other), and Placedo (0% Native American/Other).

Port Lavaca's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Port Lavaca, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Lavaca is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Port Lavaca ranks 1435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lavaca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Lavaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Port Lavaca is more Multiracial than neighboring Magnolia Beach (0% Multiracial), Vanderbilt (0% Multiracial), and Placedo (0% Multiracial). Port Lavaca is less Multiracial than neighboring Alamo Beach (16.7% Multiracial), and Point Comfort (12.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.